Don’t Get Fooled by the Supermarket: What You Should Really Know About Buying Meat

the package.

Check the product name and ingredient statement.

2. Look for added solutions.

Words such as “contains added solution,” “basted,” or “marinated” tell you that something has been added during processing.

3. Check the packaging.

Make sure the package is intact and properly refrigerated.

4. Consider the storage date.

Don’t treat a printed date as the only measure of safety. Consider how long the product has been refrigerated and follow appropriate storage guidance.

5. Don’t panic over color.

Brownish meat isn’t automatically spoiled, just as bright-red meat isn’t automatically